Join the meeting of Automotive Leaders and Ideas at the industry’s most synergistic and influential event.

Additional speakers are being added almost daily to this year’s Management Briefing Seminars. In addition to Mark Fields of Ford, Tom LaSorda of Chrysler, Bob Carter of Toyota, Bo Andersson of General Motors and Bill Kozyra of TI Automotive, Bennie Fowler, group vice president, Global Quality, Ford Motor Company, Jim Kamsickas, president and CEO, International Automotive Components Group North America and Asia; Phil Martens, President, Light Vehicle Systems, ArvinMeritor; and President and CEO Designate Arvin Innovation and Mike Stanton, president, Association of International Automobile Manufacturers will address attendees struggling with the current environment and planning for a smoother future.

Session themes throughout the week concentrate on innovation, profitable personalization, connected vehicles, policy, and global manufacturing. The 2008 Management Briefing Seminars offer both broad and in-depth views of what’s happening and what’s about to happen across several fronts. The formal sessions provide insight, discussion, research results and case studies; the networking outside of the sessions is second to none. For more information on speakers >>>
 

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Relationship Building

Among the most valued aspects of the annual Management Briefing Seminars is relationship building throughout the week. Not all of the knowledge sharing takes place in the seminars; we allow plenty of time for networking and socializing with colleagues. In addition to the continental breakfasts and lunches, there is a scramble golf tournament. Several evening activities are designed for relaxation and informal conversation. Visit the Networking link for more information and an itinerary.

Who Attends the Management Briefing Seminars?

• Automotive Manufacturer and Supplier Executives
• Purchasing and Marketing Executives
• Energy Industry Representatives
• Financial Analysts
• Government and Education Representatives
• Information Managers
• Labor Leadership
• Manufacturing Managers and Engineers
• Media
• Plant Managers and Superintendents

Three Ways to Register

Online and Fax (credit cards only)

Mail (payment by check)

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